‘The Traitors’ Announces Non-Celebrity Season at NBC
NBC expands The Traitors franchise with a civilian cast hosted by Alan Cumming to offer fresh gameplay distinct from celebrity seasons on Peacock, executives said.
- Vulture announced Thursday that NBC will air an all-civilian version of The Traitors featuring participants who have not appeared on reality TV.
- Amid global franchise growth, Studio Lambert views a civilian-led season as a strategic move, reflecting the success of U.K. editions of The Traitors.
- With Alan Cumming, host, filming will take place at the Scottish castle for the NBC version.
- Contestants are invited to apply now at TheTraitorsUS.com for a chance to win up to $250,000, with filming next year.
- Alongside these plans, production for the NBC civilian version begins in 2026, while Peacock’s iteration has been renewed through a fifth season.
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